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Immortal
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I requested this arc knowing that I'm not a huge fan of romantasy, so that's all on me. Even with that, I still try to find something I like because fantasy is my favorite genre. (I mean, I did like The Hurricane Wars, even though the romance was corny.)
But Immortal was definitely not my thing.
It's been almost two weeks since I read this, and the only thing I remember is that this book read like a mix of Marvel movies, specifically the big reveal in Thor 1, with the villain plot/arc in The Marvels. I wasn't really impressed at all to the point where I wondered if I should've DNF.
It read like your typical run of the mill romance novel, but with fantasy aspects as set dressing. Reading the synopsis, I honestly thought this was going to be enemies to lovers (which is my favorite romance trope). The first 30% played into that, but after that, it was just a normal romance with cheesy declarations of love and all that jazz. ('Where you go, I go,� he whispered into my ear. “Now, and always.�') I know others might be into this, but I'll pass.
But!
If this were a movie or TV show, I absolutely loved how the set, the costumes, makeup, etc. were so gorgeous that my imagination went full blast with all the beautiful colors and magical elements. Honestly, that was the only thing that kept me going.
Thank you to Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this arc.
But Immortal was definitely not my thing.
It's been almost two weeks since I read this, and the only thing I remember is that this book read like a mix of Marvel movies, specifically the big reveal in Thor 1, with the villain plot/arc in The Marvels. I wasn't really impressed at all to the point where I wondered if I should've DNF.
It read like your typical run of the mill romance novel, but with fantasy aspects as set dressing. Reading the synopsis, I honestly thought this was going to be enemies to lovers (which is my favorite romance trope). The first 30% played into that, but after that, it was just a normal romance with cheesy declarations of love and all that jazz. ('Where you go, I go,� he whispered into my ear. “Now, and always.�') I know others might be into this, but I'll pass.
But!
If this were a movie or TV show, I absolutely loved how the set, the costumes, makeup, etc. were so gorgeous that my imagination went full blast with all the beautiful colors and magical elements. Honestly, that was the only thing that kept me going.
Thank you to Harper Voyager and NetGalley for this arc.
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Reading Progress
August 29, 2024
– Shelved as:
to-read
August 29, 2024
– Shelved
August 29, 2024
– Shelved as:
asian-authors
November 13, 2024
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Started Reading
November 13, 2024
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2.0%
""A lock of my hair turned white overnight� not the purity of snow, but the glitter of starlight."
What in the not like other girls YA fantasy FMC"
What in the not like other girls YA fantasy FMC"
November 17, 2024
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44.0%
"'“Dawn would be dark without you.� He smiled. “You make life more interesting.�'
Omg I'm so bored 😴😴😴"
Omg I'm so bored 😴😴😴"
November 17, 2024
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54.0%
""How bleak it was to be surrounded by enemies, with little hope on the horizon. Yet as I looked up at the God of War, I found myself remembering that at the end of every night, no matter how long, comes the rise of the dawn."
🥱🥱🥱"
🥱🥱🥱"
November 18, 2024
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58.0%
"'“There is no greater gift. The happiness of a mortal is incandescent. A shame it is so fleeting� though maybe that is why it’s so precious, so perfect, in the moment it exists.�
“Our lives are far from perfect. What of loss, heartache, and grief?� I asked.
His gaze was clear and unwavering. “It means you were loved.�'
Kinda cheesy tbh 😐😐😐"
“Our lives are far from perfect. What of loss, heartache, and grief?� I asked.
His gaze was clear and unwavering. “It means you were loved.�'
Kinda cheesy tbh 😐😐😐"
November 18, 2024
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65.0%
""The imposter’s eyes narrowed, rolling back until only the whites could be seen. His body shimmered as he seemed to split apart—another face rising from Chengyin’s like mist, gradually solidifying. Handsome, almost beautiful with white hair and flawless skin, even as his hard gaze repelled me."
Damn that's creepy cool"
Damn that's creepy cool"
November 18, 2024
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74.0%
"'“How do you want me to prove it?� he asked in silken tones, his face cast in shadow. “Shall I show you where my dagger pierced your chest the first time? Shall I tell you what you said when you yielded the lotus to me? Or shall I show you how I kissed you when we were in the river—�'
Ugh"
Ugh"
November 18, 2024
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75.0%
"'I raised my chin. “Do you think me a monster?�
“Never,� he said vehemently. “You are more than your face, more than your name. With you, I am whole.�'
Mom can you come pick me up? I'm scared 🥴🥴"
“Never,� he said vehemently. “You are more than your face, more than your name. With you, I am whole.�'
Mom can you come pick me up? I'm scared 🥴🥴"
November 18, 2024
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84.0%
"'“Where you go, I go,� he whispered into my ear. “Now, and always.�'
I'm too aromantic for this shit"
I'm too aromantic for this shit"
November 19, 2024
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arcs-read
November 19, 2024
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Finished Reading
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Great, I should read mine soon
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Mai wrote: "Great, I should read mine soon"At least the world and characters were pretty 🙊🙊
surprised your rating wasn’t lower, after reading your updates
seasalted.citrus (Topaz, Drew) wrote: "surprised your rating wasn’t lower, after reading your updates"Like if this was a movie, the set dressing, costumes, actors, etc. were sooooo pretty I couldn't 100% hate 😔😔
Do you have a day job? Or do you, like, get paid to write scathing reviews?
Domohorigato wrote: "Do you have a day job? Or do you, like, get paid to write scathing reviews?"Shit I wish I got paid 😮💨😮�
